Therefore, HVA decided to install a similar system in its warehouses.
The system comprises a software package controlling a bar-code printer.
The bar-code printer prints plastic tags which are affixed to each
valve housed in the HVA store. Each tag has a unique certification
number which is attached to hard copies of all certification relating
to the particular valve. This original certification is stored in
an archive for security purposes. Scanned copies of all certification
is then stored on a dedicated desktop computer for easy retrieval
by HVA personnel, referenced with the bar-code number on the tag
attached to the valve. Once a valve is drawn from stock, the bar-code
is scanned and correct certification printed by the system. A tear-off
barcode is then attached to the client's delivery note for future
reference. In the event of the barcode being lost, a heat number
from the valve body and bonnet may still be used to cross reference
and locate the valves accompanying test certificate.
This system will ensure all certification is supplied
speedily and correctly along with any valve drawn from HVA's substantial
stock holding, and will enable clients to easily obtain copies of
any certification they may require. |
